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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Page 12 to the park and lake; staff’s update to the Commission on the status of the AUAR update in relationship to this proposal and the 60-day land use review process; and public access to Langton Lake for non-residents. Applicants Theresa Greenfield, Director of Land Development for Rottlund Homes and David Bernard Builders and Developers Ms. Greenfield noted that, also present tonight, were Linda Fisher, Land Use Counsel for the applicant with Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.; and Joe Samuel, Project Manager and Senior Professional Engineer with RLK Incorporated. Ms. Greenfield briefly reviewed the four (4) action requests before the Commission tonight; and reiterated the development team’s commitment to the City of Roseville. Ms. Greenfield noted that this proposal had been provided a public viewing at various open house processes recently hosted by the applicant. Ms. Greenfield recognized the community’s initial discussions beginning in 1973 to protect and preserve Langton Lake and protecting and preserving area natural resources; and the ultimate creation of a concept plan to honor the Comprehensive Plan, and 2001 Twin Lakes Business Park Master Plan. Ms. Greenfield further reviewed the proposed housing mix and opportunities presented; preservation of open space as designated by the Parks and Recreation Commission; and location of Twin Lakes Parkway. Ms. Greenfield recognized the numerous details to be refined; and concurred with the recommendations outlined in the staff report; and sought Planning Commission support to move forward to work with the DRC, permitting process and agency review, with a goal of initiating construction in the spring of 2007. Ms. Greenfield noted that the proposed plan responded to concerns previously echoed throughout the community through public meetings, and eliminated the retail with the project boundaries; honoring the Twin Lakes Parkway location further away from the park; additional open space adjacent to the park; increased office space to increase higher paying jobs and increased city tax base. Chair Traynor observed that the proposed housing mix would be the largest one-time expansion of housing in the community since the 1960’s; and requested substantial input from the HRA in consideration of that housing mix. Ms. Greenfield expressed enthusiastic response to working with the HRA; noting that, to- date, the developer had been focused on the overall concept plan, but intended to honor the current redevelopment contract as it addressed the affordable housing stipulations; and welcome ongoing dialogue with and utilization of the HRA’s extensive study and research of the community and area housing needs and current inventory. Ms. Greenfield also addressed Commission comments regarding green building and LED certification; again referring to the negotiated redevelopment contract in existence, and the developer’s commitment and intention to apply water resource efficiencies, low flow fixtures, low rate irrigation systems, recycling of construction waste, and other considerations. Discussion included various price points for various types of housing opportunities, ranging from $200,000 - $350,000, depending on style; numerous proposed access points to Langton Lake on the south for non-residents and/or non-tenants; additional discussions with the Parks and Recreation Commission for their suggestions; market value for office space and tenant interest and inquiry with the developer to-date; uniqueness of the site for the business community; and connection of Twin Lakes Parkway, depending on the outcome of the AUAR Update and review. Public Comment Robert Rouda, 946 Lydia Drive Mr. Rouda thanked the applicant for their response to previous public comment; however,